
HA-22
< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >
REFRIGERANT
4. Press UV lamp switch (5) and check A/C system for refrigerant leakage. (Where refrigerant leakage
occurs, fluorescent leak detec tion dye appears in green color.)
WARNING:
Do not look directly into UV lamp light source.
NOTE:
• For continuous operating time of UV lamp, follow the manufacturer operating instructions.
• Illuminate piping joints from different angles using UV lamp and check that there is no leakage.
• Use a mirror in area that is difficult to see to check refrigerant leakage.
• Refrigerant leakage from evaporator can be detected by soaking cotton swab or a similar material with
drain hose water and illuminating it using UV lamp.
• Dust, dirt and packing materials adhesive used for condenser, evaporator, and other locations may fluo- resce. Be careful not to misidentify leakage.
5. Repair or replace parts where refrigerant leakage occurs and wipe off fluorescent leak detection dye. NOTE:
Completely wipe off fluorescent leak detection dy e from gaps between parts, screw threads, and others
using a cotton swab or similar materials.
6. Use a UV lamp to check that no fluorescent leak detection dye remains after finishing work.
WARNING:
Do not look directly into UV lamp light source.
NOTE:
• For continuous operating time of UV lamp, follow the manufacturer operating instructions.
• Dust, dirt, and packing materials adhesive used for condenser, evaporator, and other locations may flu-
oresce. Be careful not to misidentify leakage.
CHECK REFRIGERANT LEAKAGE USING ELECTRICAL LEAK DETECTOR
WARNING:
Do not check refrigerant leakage while the engine is running.
CAUTION:
Be careful of the following it ems so that inaccurate checks or misidentifications are avoided.
• Do not allow refrigerant vapor, shop chemical vapor s, cigarette smoke or others around the vehicle.
• Always check refrigerant leakage in a low air flow en vironment so that refrigerant may not disperse
when leakage occurs.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Connect recovery/recycling/recharging equipment or manifold gauge set (J-39183-C) to A/C service
valve.
3. Check that A/C refrigerant pressure is 345 kPa (3.52 kg/cm
2, 50 psi) or more when temperature is 16 °C
(61 °F) or more. When pressure is lower than the specif ied value, recycle refrigerant completely and fill
refrigerant to the specified level.
NOTE:
Leakages may not be detected if A/C refrigerant pressure is 345 kPa (3.52 kg/cm
2, 50 psi) or less when
temperature is less than 16 °C (61 °F).
4. Clean area where refrigerant leakage check is performed and check refrigerant leakage along all surfaces of pipe connections and A/C system components us ing electrical leak detector (J-41995) probe.
CAUTION:
• Continue checking when a leakag e is found. Always continue and complete checking along all
pipe connections and A/C system components for additional leakage.
• When a leakage is detected, clean leakage area using compressed air and check again.
• When checking leakage of cooling unit inside, always clean inside of drain hose so that the
probe surface may not be exposed to water or dirt.
NOTE:
• Always check leakage starting from high-pressure side and continue to low-pressure side.
• When checking leakage of cooling unit inside, operate bl ower fan motor for 15 minutes or more at the
maximum fan speed while the engine is stopped, and then in sert electrical leak detector probe into drain
hose and hold for 10 minutes or more.
• When disconnecting shut-off valve that is connected to A/C service valve, always evacuate remaining
refrigerant so that misidentification can be avoided.
5. Repair or replace parts where refrigerant leak age is detected. (Leakage is detected but leakage area is
unknown.)
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OPERATION INSPECTION
OPERATION INSPECTION
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DESCRIPTION
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ck that the individual system operates normally.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.CHECK MEMORY FUNCTION
1. Start the engine.
2. Operate the temperature control switch (drive r side) and raise the temperature setting to 32°C (90 °F).
3. Press the OFF switch.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON.
6. Press the AUTO switch.
7. Check that the temperature setting, before turning the ignition switch OFF, is stored.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Check power and ground circuits for A/C auto amp. Refer to HAC-78, "A/C AUTO AMP. : Diagno-
sis Procedure".
2.CHECK BLOWER MOTOR SPEED
1. Operate the fan control dial. Check that the fan speed changes.
2. Check the operation for all fan speeds.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Check blower motor system. Refer to HAC-84, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
3.CHECK DISCHARGE AIR (MODE SWITCH AND DEF SWITCH)
1. Press the MODE switch and the DEF switch.
2. Check that the air outlets change according to each i ndicated air outlet by placing a hand in front of the
outlets. Refer to HAC-13, "System Description"
.
NOTE:
Confirm that the A/C compressor clutch is engaged (sound or visual inspection) and intake door position is at
FRE ( ) when the D/F ( ) or DEF ( ) is selected.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Check mode door system. Refer to HAC-80, "MODE DOOR MOTOR : Diagnosis Procedure"
.
4.CHECK INTAKE AIR
1. Press the REC ( ) switch. Indicator is turned ON.
2. Press the FRE ( ) switch. Indicator is turned ON.
3. Listen for the intake door position change. (Slight change of blower sound can be heard.)
NOTE:
Confirm that the A/C compressor clutch is engaged (sound or visual inspection) and the FRE ( ) switch is
pressed when the D/F ( ) or DEF ( ) is selected.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Check intake door system. Refer to HAC-81, "INTAKE DOOR MOTOR : Diagnosis Procedure"
.
5.CHECK A/C SWITCH
1. Press the A/C switch.
2. The A/C switch indicator is turned ON.
Confirm that the A/C compressor clutch engages (sound or visual inspection).
Is the inspection result normal?
Conditions : Engine running at normal operating temperature
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INSUFFICIENT HEATING
INSUFFICIENT HEATING
DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463169
Symptom
• Insufficient heating
• No warm air comes out. (Air flow volume is normal.)
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009463170
NOTE:
Perform self-diagnosis with CONSULT before performing symptom diagnosis. If DTC is detected, perform the
corresponding diagnosis.
1.CHECK COOLING SYSTEM
1. Check engine coolant level and check leakage. Refer to CO-11, "System Inspection"
(QR25DE) or CO-
35, "System Inspection" (VQ35DE).
2. Check reservoir tank cap. Refer to CO-11, "System Inspection"
(QR25DE) or CO-35, "System Inspection"
(VQ35DE).
3. Check water flow sounds of the engine coolant. Refer to CO-11, "System Inspection"
(QR25DE) or CO-
35, "System Inspection" (VQ35DE).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Refill engine coolant and repair or repl ace parts depending on the inspection results.
2.CHECK HEATER HOSE
Check installation of heater hose visually or by touching.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace parts depending on the inspection results.
3.CHECK HEATER CORE
1. Check temperature of inlet hose and outlet hose of front heater core.
2. Check that inlet side of heater core is hot and the outle t side is slightly lower than/almost equal to the inlet
side.
CAUTION:
Always perform the temperature in spection in a short period of time because the engine coolant
temperature is very hot.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Replace heater core. Refer to HA-42, "HEATER CORE : Removal and Installation"
.
4.CHECK AIR LEAKAGE FROM EACH DUCT
Check duct and nozzle, etc. of front air conditioning system for air leakage.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair or replace parts depending on the inspection results.
5.CHECK SETTING OF TEMPERATURE SETTING TRIMMER (FRONT)
1. Check setting value of temperature setting trimmer (front). Refer to HAC-50, "Temperature Setting Trim-
mer".
2. Check that temperature setting trimmer (front) is set to “ − direction”.
NOTE:
The control temperature can be set by t he temperature setting trimmer (front).
3. Set difference between the set temperature and control temperature to “0”.
Are the symptoms solved?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to HAC-102, "Removal and Installation"
.
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O PSPECIAL FUNCTION
Special menu
W/L ON HISTORY
• “W/L ON HISTORY” indicates the “TIME” when the warning/ indicator lamp is turned on.
• The “TIME” above is:
- 0: The condition that the warning/indicator lamp has been turned on 1 or more times after starting the engine
and waiting for 30 seconds.
- 1 - 39: The number of times the engi ne was restarted after the 0 condition.
- NO W/L ON HISTORY: No warning/indicator lamp history is stored.
NOTE:
• W/L ON HISTORY is not stored for approximately 30 seconds after the engine starts.
• Brake warning lamp does not store any history when the parking brake is applied or the brake fluid level gets
low.
LDW IND
[ON/OFF] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of LDW warning indicator message in the informa-
tion display.
TPMS MALF
[ON/OFF] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of TPMS warning indicator.
Display item [Unit]
MAIN
SIGNALS Description
Display item Description
W/L ON HISTORY Lighting history of warning lamp and indicator lamp can be checked.
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
If the noise can be duplicated easily during the test drive, to help identify the source of the noise, try to dupli-
cate the noise with the vehicle stopped by doing one or all of the following:
1) Close a door.
2) Tap or push/pull around the area where the noise appears to be coming from.
3) Rev the engine.
4) Use a floor jack to recreate vehicle “twist”.
5) At idle, apply engine load (electrical load, half-clutch on M/T model, drive position on CVT and A/T models).
6) Raise the vehicle on a hoist and hit a tire with a rubber hammer.
• Drive the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the conditions the customer states exist when the noise occurs.
• If it is difficult to duplicate the noise, drive the v ehicle slowly on an undulating or rough road to stress the
vehicle body.
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS
After verifying the customer concern or symptom, chec k ASIST for Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related
to that concern or symptom.
If a TSB relates to the symptom, follo w the procedure to repair the noise.
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE
1. Narrow down the noise to a general area. To help pi npoint the source of the noise, use a listening tool
(Chassis Ear: J-39570, Engine Ear: J-39565 and mechanic's stethoscope).
2. Narrow down the noise to a more specific area and identify the cause of the noise by:
• removing the components in the area that you suspect the noise is coming from.
Do not use too much force when removing clips and fasteners, otherwise clips and fasteners can be
broken or lost during the repair, resulting in the creation of new noise.
• tapping or pushing/pulling the component that you suspect is causing the noise. Do not tap or push/pull the component with excessive force, otherwise the noise will be eliminated only
temporarily.
• feeling for a vibration with your hand by touching the component(s) that you suspect is (are) causing the
noise.
• placing a piece of paper between components that you suspect are causing the noise.
• looking for loose components and contact marks. Refer to RF-37, "Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting"
.
REPAIR THE CAUSE
• If the cause is a loose component, tighten the component securely.
• If the cause is insufficient clearance between components:
- separate components by repositioning or loos ening and retightening the component, if possible.
- insulate components with a suitable insulator such as urethane pads, foam blocks, felt cloth tape or urethane
tape. A NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) is av ailable through your authorized NISSAN Parts Depart-
ment.
CAUTION:
Do not use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged.
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
The following materials are contained in the NISS AN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980). Each item can be
ordered separately as needed.
URETHANE PADS [1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick]
Insulates connectors, harness, etc.
76268-9E005: 100 ×135 mm (3.94 ×5.31 in)/76884-71L01: 60 ×85 mm (2.36 ×3.35 in)/76884-71L02: 15 ×25
mm (0.59 ×0.98 in)
INSULATOR (Foam blocks)
Insulates components from contact. Can be used to fill space behind a panel.
73982-9E000: 45 mm (1.77 in) thick, 50 ×50 mm (1.97 ×1.97 in)/73982-50Y00: 10 mm (0.39 in) thick,
50 ×50 mm (1.97 ×1.97 in)
INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30 ×50 mm (1.18 ×1.97 in)
FELT CLOTH TAPE
Used to insulate where movemen t does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
68370-4B000: 15 ×25 mm (0.59 ×0.98 in) pad/68239-13E00: 5 mm (0.20 in ) wide tape roll. The following
materials not found in the kit can also be used to repair squeaks and rattles.
UHMW (TEFLON) TAPE
Insulates where slight movemen t is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
SILICONE GREASE
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STEERING WHEEL
STEERING WHEEL
InspectionINFOID:0000000009461252
CONDITION OF INSTALLATION
• Check installation condition of power steering gear assembly, front suspension, front drive shaft and steering
column.
• Check if movement exists when steering wheel is mo ved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial
direction.
• Verify that the power steering gear nuts are tightened to specification. Refer to ST-36, "Exploded View"
.
STEERING WHEEL PLAY
1. Turn tires straight ahead, start engine, then turn steer ing wheel to the left and right lightly. Measure steer-
ing wheel movement on the outer circumference of the steering wheel when it is turned to the point where
tires start moving.
NEUTRAL POSITION ON STEERING WHEEL
• Check neutral position on steering wheel after confirming that front wheel alignment is correct. Refer to FSU-
25, "Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)".
1. Turn tires straight ahead, check if st eering wheel is in the neutral position.
2. If it is not in the neutral position, remo ve steering wheel and reinstall it correctly.
3. If the neutral position cannot be attained by repositi oning the steering wheel two teeth or less on steering
stem, loosen tie-rod lock nuts of power steering gear outer sockets, then adjust tie-rods by the same
amount in the opposite direction.
STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level, dry surface and set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Bring power steering fluid up to operating temperature.
4. Verify that the tires are inflated to the specified pressure. Refer to WT-60, "Tire"
.
5. Check steering wheel turning force using Tool when steering wheel has been turned 360 ° from the neutral position.
6. If steering wheel turning force is out of specification, inspect steering column. Refer to ST-18, "Inspection"
.
7. If steering column meets specification, inspect steering gear. Refer to ST-20, "Inspection"
.
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE
Steering wheel axial end play : Refer to ST-46, "Steering Wheel".
Steering wheel play : Refer to ST-46, "Steering Wheel"
.
Tool number : — (J-44372)
Steering wheel
turning force : Refer to
ST-46, "Steering
Wheel".
WGIA0035E
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STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE IS HEAVY OR LIGHT
STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE IS HEAVY OR LIGHT
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009460376
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
Perform “EPS” self-diagnosis.
Is a malfunctioning system displayed?
YES >> Check malfunctioning system. Refer to STC-13, "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE SIGNAL (1)
With CONSULT
1. Start the engine. CAUTION:
Never drive the vehicle.
2. Turn the steering wheel until it stops.
3. Select “MTR ASSIST” in “DATA MONITOR” of “EPS”.
Is the display value
“100%”?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE SIGNAL (2)
With CONSULT
1. Select “C/U TEMP” and “C/U TEMP A” in “DATA MONITOR” of “EPS”.
2. Stop the system until the DATA MONITOR display value drops to “90 °C (194 °F)” or less.
3. Check whether symptom continues.
Did symptom continue?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> This occurs because the protection function lowers the assist force. It is not a system malfunction.
Inspection End.
4.CHECK THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE SIGNAL (3)
With CONSULT
1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight -ahead position. (There is no steering force)
2. Select “BATTERY VOLT” in “DATA MONITOR” of “EPS”.
Is the display value
“10.5 V” or more?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Check the battery power system. Refer to STC-23, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
5.CHECK THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE SIGNAL (4)
With CONSULT
Select “ESTM VHCL SPD” in “DATA MONITOR” of “EPS”.
*: This may not agree with the speedometer indication imm ediately after the ignition switch is turned ON. This
is not a malfunction.
Is the check result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Check the combination meter, ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to MWI-18,
"CONSULT Function (METER/M&A)" and BRC-33, "CONSULT Function (ABS)".
Monitor item Test condition Display value
ESTM VHCL SPD When stopped 0.00 km/h or mph
While driving Approximately equal to the in-
dication on speedometer
*
(Inside of ±10%)
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6.CHECK THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE SIGNAL (5)
With CONSULT
Select “STR ANG SPD” in “DATA MONITOR” of “EPS”.
Is the check result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Check the steering angle sensor. Refer to STC-22, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
7.CHECK THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE SIGNAL (6)
With CONSULT
Select “ENGINE STATUS” in “DATA MONITOR” of “EPS”.
Is the display value
“RUN”?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Check the ECM. Refer to EC-77, "CONSULT Function"
.
8.CHECK THE STEERING FORCE
Check the steering force. Refer to STC-36, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Is the check result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> It is possible that there is a mechani cal malfunction. Check the steering system.
Monitor item Test condition Display value
STR ANG SPD The steering wheel is not
steered. Approx. 0.0 deg/s
The steering wheel is steered. Displays steering angle speed
(deg/s)
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